A nice location with outdoor seating nearby. The indoor seating area is pretty large. There is some nice natural light that shines through in the front. I love the bright colors they use to decorate with. They also sell some swag, like tshirts. Staff was great. They had no problem filling in requests for samples, and explain what flavors they had. There were many flavors to choose from, including non dairy options. Just Ask is one of my go to flavors. It s a vanilla or white chocolate ice cream with peanut butter, and cookies I assume oreos. I opted for Just Ask and chocolate with peanut butter. I clearly was looking for peanut butter. Parking is tricky, as it is on the street. There is a small lot in the back, but there is designated spots for other places. There is also another lot behind it but that is for the antique business. I love that there is a spot to get water from a dispenser and is free. I seriously love that. read more

I came here and got a pint to go. I was able to split it between two different flavors, which was awesome. I got the Earl gray and the brown sugar cookie dough which was amazing. They have so many amazing flavors and I'd be happy to come back and try so many others. read more

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Staff was extremely kind! Loved loved all the flavor choices beyond vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry....mixed fried from young to old and appropriate for business professionals to families. read more

Gelati Celesti - A few small scoops for the evening. - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If you love ice cream, stop in. My seven-year-old daughter LOVES ice cream and enjoyed sampling flavors and landing on chocolate chip cookie dough in a waffle cone. (They have sugar, waffle, and cake cones.) I'm not an ice cream lover (crazy, right?) and found the ice cream average. I originally tasted and ordered the cinnamon oatmeal cookie ice cream, but my sample didn't come with raisins. The scoop came with plenty of raisins. Hating raisins, I threw it away (after paying) and ordered a cup of the chocolate chip cookie dough. read more

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It was nice and trendy. Plenty of seating. Parking put back. But I wasn't impressed by the ice cream. read more

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Consistently top notch ice cream! Been going to Gelati Celesti since childhood, and it's really never disappointed. If I had to pick *one* ice cream spot as a favorite, this is it. With high quality delicious product and delightful staff. And thankfully they are consistently good across all their different locations. They let you sample. I was many different ice cream for free. And have a freezer full of there more popular flavors in pints and corks that you can take to go. Their location on the boulevard is quite spacious inside with lots of seating. And some may not realize, they also have outdoor seating! At the back of their building, they have space in the picnic table. If you've never had Gelati Celesti, this is your sign. Go try it!! read more

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So many good flavors! I got mint cookies and cream and peanut butter pie. They were both delicious and there is some parking available in a lot, which is nice. A small is two scoops and was the perfect size for me. read more

One of my favorite Ice cream places when I want a decadent treat. Their ice cream is definitely on the thicker and creamier side of the sliding scale of ice creams. They have fun, rotating flavors along with their classics that never change. My favorites include: just ask (white chocolate ice cream with oreos and ribbons of peanut butter), the banana pudding seasonal is amazing and so is their panda (coconut ice cream, fudge and Oreos). There's always a line but don't let that discourage you because they move quickly! read more

Gelati Celesti - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious! So many flavors. I sampled three and got a small cup of orange chocolate and peppermint bark. It's so both and creamy. Yummy. Friendly service, a little expensive but worth it! Cute cute space and decor. Would def come back for more flavors. read more

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Absolutely amazing gelati! Wide variety of flavors which all sound great. I was able to mix and match one scoop of strawberry and one scoop of double chocolate and I have never tasted anything better. Service was super nice and helpful and I recommend checking this place out!! read more

Thursday 3/21/2024 & Friday 3/22/2024 This ice cream is legit some of the best I've had and that's why I'll always continue to go here whenever I'm in the Virginia area. I first had this spot in Virginia Beach and since trying it for the first time, I make sure to always visit when I'm on a trip in that area. It's a Virginia ice cream chain but I WISH it was in Maryland. I was in Richmond for an overnight so I made sure I went back 2 back days before heading back home. The service was solid on the first visit and amazing on the second visit: the worker was very friendly and highly generous with the portions. I sampled the chocolate decadence, brownie sundae (rotational flavor), and the duo (cookie dough & Oreo). I had to stock up so on my first visit I got a large cup of Oreo ice cream $7.95 and on my second/last visit I got 2 large oreo cups & 1 large brownie sundae cup $7.95. - Oreo ice cream * always great and my go to whenever I visit, it's just too good. - brownie sundae ice cream (a mix of vanilla, fudge, and brownie pieces) * this was pretty good and it deserves to be a permanent flavor rather than a rotational flavor. Overall, this ice cream is still some of the best ice cream I've ever had (might be THE best ice cream I've had). I'd definitely recommend and return if I ever find one nearby while in Virginia. read more

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Gelato Celesti is one of the best ice creams in richmond! Theirs is super creamy but not overly heavy! They have a flavor for everyone! My go to is mint chip! It's the best mint chip in the area! read more

Gelati Celesti - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

An impressive amount of unique flavors with some impressive dairy-free options for my girlfriend! One of our favorite ice cream spots thus far in Richmond and luckily super convenient location in the Scott's Addition area. Would highly recommend to anyone after a nice dinner out :) read more

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This is my favorite ice cream spot and I got a carton to go and I'm extremely disappointed in the ingredients. Literally so so bad for you. Thought a local spot might do better but you're better off just getting breyers... writing this review in hopes they see and consider healthier alternatives, don't need corn syrup and gums in ice cream...? read more

Gelati Celesti - Ingredients - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Gelati Celesti has a great reputation and it lives up to it! It's an adorable ice cream spot. You can grab a cup or homemade cone and fill it up with any of their delicious flavors. My favorite is their Just Ask which is white chocolate ice cream, Oreos, and peanut butter. However, every single flavor I've tried is top notch. They also tend to to have new and specialty flavors. Keep an eye on their instagram to be updated with any new flavors and their availability. Once you decide on what scoops you want to try add some homemade hot fudge. You won't regret it! If you want a grab and go option, they have a freezer section full of their most popular flavors and other sweets. I also love coming with a group of friends and taking advantage of any of their high tables, tables, or booth options. read more

Gelati Celesti - Just Ask- Toddler Size - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best ice cream I've ever had! This place is very spacious! The staff were so nice! They were very patient at giving samples! I had a scoop of "the dude" & their butter pecan! Both a 10/10!! The dude was my favorite!! I will definitely come again!! read more

Gelati Celesti - The dude/Butter Pecan - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Top tier ice cream, the perfect amount for the price! It wasn't too busy when we went, but there's lots of seating. We each got one of the rotating flavors (brownie sundae is delicious!). Would absolutely return next time I'm in Richmond. read more

Gelati Celesti - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love ice cream so it's hard for me to be disappointed about it, but I can be very impressed about it. Gelati's is SUPER impressive with no Krpytonite! The ice cream is eye-rolling in the back of your head good. And it's been this way every time I go. Tried the pumpkin ginger spice last night and almost ate the sample spoon. I actually came for the Rock Creek Bark (which is temporary, and almost lost them another spoon). My server was super friendly, very efficient and even thanked me for coming. You will more than likely have to wait in line. They always seem to be busy, but it's a cozy environment and a wonderful payoff so you won't be disappointed! read more

Definitely order "Just ask" best ice cream in Richmond! Fresh cold and always served with a smile

The dairy free strawberry coconut milk based ice cream flavor was pretty good!! I went to the Scott's Addition location and they had many flavors. read more

After lunch at work, we were looking for something sweet and landed here. They didn't disappoint. There were many delicious looking ice cream options, but only 23 non-dairy vegan choices. I really wish more places would increase the non-dairy options. there should at least be 10 flavors. Aside from that, we couldn't step away from the strawberry with some kind of cookie in it, making it similar to my fav strawberry shortcake. This was a medium-sized cup of goodness that I thoroughly enjoyed. Hopefully, next time I come in, there will be more non- dairy flavors. read more

Gelati Celesti - strawberry shortcake - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Very nice, fast service, hella flavors. Can mix and match to match also great date spot. Great spot for stoners read more

Gelati Celesti - Banana, Chocolate Almond‍‍‍ - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love gelati celesti!!! They have amazing and fun flavors! I also love this location because it's never too crowded to enjoy sitting inside! read more

New day, same great ice cream! There are so many flavors to choose from and you won't be disappointed. I tried a few flavors in the store and can share some thoughts below. - Lavender: This may flavor may look a little crazy because who wants lavender in ice cream?? Answer: You do! It has this nice floral flavor - Rainbow Cookie: this is a local option where it's a rainbow cookie (a sugar cookie with sprinkles) mixed into the ice cream. It's really good and definitely worth a scoop. - Peach: This flavor reminded me of the Chikfila peach milkshake or Cookout milkshake but heavier peach flavor (versus vanilla featuring peach chunks) - Banana: This was creamy and banana flavor. If you like banana, it's worth a try! - Cake Batter Plus: I am super bias because I love cake batter, birthday cake, and anything with cake tbh. But this was a birthday cake plus cookie mix that I didn't know I needed in my life. Worth a try! - Cherry Vanilla: This was a vanilla ice cream with cherry chunks mixed throughout it. In the end, we picked rainbow cookie, cake batter plus, and lavender. I know the menu changes often but check out the photo to get an idea of your options! read more

Gelati Celesti - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Gelati Celesti is a staple in Richmond for having one of the best ice cream! and I completely agree with that. Sadly, i found out about this place when we already moved out from Richmond. But! every time I visit Richmond this is a must stop for me to go! I think I have been to 2 or 3 of their locations and both of them deserves 5 stars! from the surrounding, employees and the top quality of ice cream they have, they are indeed a number 1 spot for ice cream. I do not even care if its cold outside, I will tell my sister to go here to get ice cream! they also have different flavors to choose from and to be honest, I do not remember what my favorite flavor is but I have tasted a few and they are all good! you will not go wrong here since they use the best of the best ingredients here and all of their locations are so cute! I think my favorite location is the one close to scotts addition but like what I said all their locations are great! read more

This spot has so many fun ice cream flavors! I definitely think it always warrants a visit if you're in the area for the bars or the movie theater. I got a small bowl with a scoop of lavender and strawberry which were both great. The service is also incredibly nice and efficient; we moved through the line quickly, but were still able to sample some flavors. read more

Absolutely love this place. One of my go too spots when in RVA and craving something cold and sweet. They have tons of different abs unique flavors to choose from and the scoops they give you are very generous. My go to flavor is the, "Raspberry Sorbet". It has just the right amount of sweetness which is perfect. Staff and service is always good. Even when the lines are long. They are usually good with keeping it moving. Overall, 5/5. read more

Gelati Celesti - Raspberry Sorbet - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The ice cream was excellent but staff and service was even better. I wish we had an ice cream shop like this place near me. We had 4 ice cream cones with different flavors. They were all delicious. Make sure to bring extra money since the ice cream is pricey . read more

I find the lines to be really long here and the ice cream to be expensive for the size and the fact that it's always rock hard. The quality of the ice cream is pretty good, but not really better than a coldstone. The inside also feels pretty stale, without much outdoor seating. However, staff is always very sweet and friendly! I don't hate it but it's just not always my first choice when there's other options open. read more

Gelati Celesti - Just ask and baklava - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If you're looking for a fantastic place to get some unique flavors of ice cream, stop right here and listen Sampled the lucky brownie, don't ask and just ask. The lucky brownie was very gooey had a generous amount of brownie. The Don't ask and Just ask together had a great ying and Yang combo with chocolate, vanilla with Oreo and caramel together. The vibe of the store seemed really warm and inviting as well. Definitely worth trying out and would love to come back and have different flavors since they have so many interesting ones! read more

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I feel like it's impossible to *not* love Gelati Celesti. They've adapted so well to COVID regulations, and curbside pickup is so fast and easy. Staff is still so friendly even though that means extra work to bring pints out to cars. I adore the rainbow cookie and Oreo flavors. I also celebrated turning 30 back in May 2020 with a scoop of their birthday cake blend. Ordering online for each location through their website is simple and straightforward. All in all: big fan right here. read more

Gelati Celesti - So nice! - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So delicious! Italy-tiered gelato! It's so creamy and so rich with flavor. One of the best gelatos I've ever had second to the gelatos in Italy. We tried the Just Ask & Butterscotch and the Strawberry & banana. Wanted to come back for more but we were only in town for a few days. Will definitely come back again next time we visit! read more

Gelati Celesti - Just Ask & butterscotch and Strawberry & banana - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

On a scale of romances to documentaries, Gelati Celesti fits in any story you want to tell. Did you know that everything shuts down Monday/Tuesday in Richmond? I sure didn't, so when my partner and I were in Richmond at the beginning of the week, we didn't know what to do. Cue Gelati Celesti. This shop is adorable, and we were delighted by the glass milk jars used as overhead lighting. And can we just pause to appreciate that Gelati Celesti makes the most perfect waffle cone? How many of you have had waffle cones become an ice cream funnel? It's not great. The Gelati Celesti waffle cone experience brings the perfect twist so you can eat your gelato at your pace! Get over to Gelati Celesti. Street parking. Or walk! read more

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Really great place to come after dinner! I ordered the Melone flavor and my brother got the chocolate chip in a waffle cone. The melone flavor tastes exactly like Melona and it's really good. This place is surprisingly huge for an ice cream place. read more

Gelati Celesti - Melone - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Lovely location that I'd love to visit again once dining in is available. Thankfully, there's seating at the back of the building that the employee was kind enough to info us of after seeing us lounging around out front haha. Didn't invest in taste testing because COVID, but I went with strawberry and wish I had gotten two scoops! Very delicious and the waffle cone was good as well. Nice decor and kind employees. Saw many people pulling up for their ice cream! read more

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so delicious! incredibly creamy and soft geleti, reminds me of ice cream made in europe. i came with my partner and we got the chocolate covered strawberry, one of their season flavors, and just ask. the chocolate strawberry flavor was definitely a favorite! amazing in texture and flavor. as for the just ask flavor, it's a mix of cookies and cream with peanut butter based on what i could taste. also very delicious! all of their flavors are displayed with allergens, so it's very nice to know if you're allergic to anything. the staff was very kind. as for the interior, it's certainly nice inside and big with ample seating. worth it! read more

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its delicious definitely recommend to go sometime if you have kids make sure to bring them to try out new foodss

What's not to like? Good service, wonderful ice cream, and plenty of selection. Gelati Celesti certainly has the winning ticket to an amazing scoop (or two) of ice cream. Whenever I've stopped by, there is always a bit of a line, but it moves quickly. I have nothing but compliments for the staff behind the 'bar' and how efficiently they work. Additionally, the staff is always friendly, no matter how busy things get. This is truly a testament to a well-run business, and the great ice cream backs up that concept. Can't decide which flavor to get? Grab a sample(no plastic spoons here). Cup or cone, there are plenty of options to top off your sweet tooth. Creamy ice cream with natural and seasonal flavors will keep you coming back to try out what is next. (I'll be honest, I'm not a pumpkin spice fan, but their pumpkin gingersnap is utterly fabulous!!). Do yourself a favor - stop by, give in to your inner kid and do a little 'happy ice cream dance' as you walk to the counter, and diets be darned, grab a couple of scoops to soothe your soul. read more

Gelati Celesti - Wall decor- love it! - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've been meaning to pop into a Gelati Celesti location for a minute, especially since one just popped up close to home in Virginia Beach. During my last visit to RVA, another popular ice cream spot I wanted to try ended up closing early so my friend decided to try out Gelati Celesti. Everything happens for a reason ... I loved the interior, the décor was eclectic, yet well put together. Very instagramable to say the least. The ice cream was absolutely delicious. They had an array of flavors but after joking back and forth with Kyle, the general manager (who was awesome). I decided on getting a scoop of the "Just Ask" (white chocolate ice cream with Oreos lined with peanut butter) and a scoop of "Don't Ask" (chocolate ice cream with golden Oreos lined with peanut butter) in a waffle cone. Bomb.com.org.co.uk! All in all, I'm kicking myself for procrastinating on trying out Gelati Celesti. My experience here has me so ready to go out and try the Virginia Beach location ASAP. read more

Gelati Celesti - "When you get a scoop of Just Ask and Don't Ask it makes Just Don't Ask ... well not really I just made that up." -Kyle (The Manager) - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love the ice cream, full stop. Lots of flavors, always delicious and served with great customer service. The ambiance is not great for a few reasons. The metal chairs make a horrendous noise against the cement floor. And with the absence of any acoustic tiles, the place is LOUD in an unpleasant way. I never mind the sound of children and families or sports teams, but it's the metal on cement in an echo room and it makes you not want to hang out and enjoy the lovely ice cream treat. Seems they could add rubber to the feet of the chairs and add some sound dampening panels to the ceiling/walls. read more